Südzucker AG/€SZU
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About Südzucker AG
Südzucker AG is a diversified company operating primarily in the food manufacturing industry, with its core business focused on sugar production. The company engages in the production and sale of sugar, bioethanol, and functional food ingredients, as well as fruit-based products. Founded in 1926, Südzucker has grown to become one of the major sugar producers in Europe, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. The company maintains a significant presence across multiple European countries, ensuring a broad geographic footprint. Südzucker's strategic positioning is bolstered by its focus on sustainability and innovation in its production processes, aiming to meet evolving food industry demands.
- Ticker
- €SZU
- Sector
- Consumer Essentials
- Primary listing
- XETRA
- Employees
- 18,440
- Headquarters
- Mannheim, Germany
- Website
- www.suedzuckergroup.com
Südzucker AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.3B
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-€1.45
-0.23
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Price and volume
Market cap
€2.3B
Beta
-0.23
52-week high
€13.57
52-week low
€8.92
Average daily volume
150K
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.593
Quick ratio
1.124
Long term debt to equity
0.553
Total debt to equity
0.622
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
626
Gross margin (TTM)
33.92%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-3.19%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.48%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
18.15%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€450,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.18%
Return on equity (TTM)
-6.91%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.272
Price to book
1.41
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.12
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.637
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.38%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.151
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.23%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-5.74%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.91%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-21.47%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.63%
What the Analysts think about Südzucker AG
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First-half operating EBITDA rose 60% to €303 million, and Südzucker raised its 2026/27 revenue forecast and lifted the lower end of its EBITDA range. Management also said cost-cutting measures are beginning to show results. (Südzucker Group)
CropEnergies’ first-half EBITDA climbed to €68 million from €4 million, helped by higher ethanol prices and lower net raw-material costs. Stronger renewable-fuel demand could continue to support this earnings contributor. (Südzucker Group)
A drought-hit European beet crop and lower expected output could tighten sugar supply and lift prices from recent lows. Südzucker’s chief executive told Reuters he expects prices to rise as less sugar is available for refining. (Reuters, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service)
Sugar remains a weak spot: first-half segment revenue fell to €1.27 billion and it still recorded a €24 million EBITDA loss. Lower selling prices and sales volumes continued to weigh on the business. (Südzucker Group)
The drought and smaller beet-growing area are expected to cut 2026 campaign sugar production significantly. Südzucker also expects under-used processing capacity to add costs, so a tighter market may not translate fully into better sugar-segment earnings. (Südzucker Group)
The latest full-year results show profitability remains weak: 2025/26 EBITDA fell to €535 million from €723 million, while return on capital employed dropped to 2.7% from 5.2%. The recent improvement therefore still has ground to make up against the prior year’s performance. (Südzucker Group)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 28 Oct 2026.
Südzucker AG Financial Performance
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Funds containing Südzucker AG
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | €SZU weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.05% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.05% |
Vanguard Germany All Cap£VGER | €258M | 0.04% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN | $9B | 0.01% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.01% |
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